21 August 2021
Collecting golf statistics is becoming increasingly popular with golfers understanding the importance of analyzing their game post round to better scores.
We are often asked; What is the best performance / shot tracking device? There are lots of good solutions on the market from brands such as Garmin, Shot Scope and Arccos, we have listed the top performance tracking solutions below and key features of each device:
The Shot Scope V3 is a stylish and lightweight GPS watch available in 4 colours. The V3 can be used on the course as an advanced GPS watch or simply use in watch mode for your daily life off the course. The Shot Scope V3 comes preloaded with the Shot Scope’s in-house course database of 36,000 worldwide courses, allowing changes to a course to be instantly uploaded within as little as 48 hours.
The V3 automatically tracks each shot hit on the course, without interfering with your game. Post round, more than 100 different statistics can be reviewed via the Shot Scope V3 mobile app or Shot Scope’s online dashboard on different clubs, tee shots, approaches, short game and putting to help improve on course strategy and lower scores.
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The Garmin Approach S62 GPS watch features a sunlight-readable touchscreen that integrates detailed hole maps and yardages in full colour. You get quick and precise distances to greens, hazards and doglegs and preloaded courses.
The Approach S62 is packed with useful golf features like AutoShot, which automatically records the location and distance of each detected shot so you can log your score as you play and analyse your statistics after your round.
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Fully-automatic shot-tracking system seamlessly records and analyses every shot you hit, provides A.I. Powered GPS Rangefinder distances to any point on the course and advanced analytics to help any player make smarter decisions to shoot lower scores.
Smart phone required on the course, unless using Arccos Caddie Link (additional cost of £89.99).
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Game Golf Pro (14 Tags)
Game Golf Pro features automatic shot-tracking technology, enabling golfers to instantly track every shot in real-time hands free. Taking advantage of the industry’s most advanced shot-tracking technology is this easy: arrive at the tee, turn on Game Golf Pro and play. Unlike earlier iterations, there’s no need to tap the Game Golf tags on your clubs to the hip device. All you have to do is play golf — and every shot, distance, and club used is automatically tracked.
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The below table compares the top tracking devices on the market:
Shot Scope | Garmin | Arccos | Game Golf | |
Yearly subscription | No – updates free | No – updates free | Yes – £75 / $99 | Some features require subscription |
Cost of hardware | £179.99 / £219.99 | £740 / $971 S62 + 14 Tags | £169.99 / $223 + yearly software subscription | £299.99 / $394 |
Wear as an everyday watch | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Requires phone during play | No | No | Yes | No |
Displays yardages | Yes | Yes | On phone | No |
Tags included | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
48 hour course updates | Yes | No | No | No |
Check out this video that compares some of the best GPS and performance tracking products.
Did you know that 84% of missed putts over five feet finish short? Or, that your typical drive is nearly 30 yards shorter than your Sunday best drive? These are just two intriguing statistics thrown up by Shot Scope’s performance tracking data platform. Download our free guides for golfers now!
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